{"id":435010,"date":"2025-12-09T06:38:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T06:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/435010\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T06:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T06:38:11","slug":"joe-lacava-swiftly-and-unanimously-reelected-as-san-diego-city-council-president-nbc-7-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/435010\/","title":{"rendered":"Joe LaCava swiftly and unanimously reelected as San Diego City Council President \u2013 NBC 7 San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"

The San Diego City Council Monday quickly and unanimously reelected Joe LaCava as Council President for the next year, praising his “even-handedness.”<\/p>\n

In fewer than five minutes, the council spoke glowingly of LaCava’s tenure in the role and voted 8-0 to bring him back for another year. Councilwoman Jennifer Campbell was absent.<\/p>\n

“I appreciate my council colleagues for the collaborative process in what has been a challenging year and what will likely continue to be,” LaCava said. “During the difficult budget in the first half of the (fiscal) year, we showed each other mutual respect.<\/p>\n

“And I appreciate your tolerance for my love of workshopping and going into the weeds, which can lead to some late meetings.”<\/p>\n

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I thank the City Council for placing their trust in me for another year. The past year was difficult, and we have faced our challenges directly and in a collegial, transparent, and constructive manner. We will continue to show up and ensure services are delivered to San Diegans. pic.twitter.com\/QrvTRuq8mg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Council President Joe LaCava (@JoeLaCavaD1) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

LaCava was first elected to the head of San Diego’s legislative body in 2024, moving up from the Council President pro Tempore role under then- President Sean Elo-Rivera.<\/p>\n

The council president is tasked with placing items on the council’s agenda, appointing members to committees and leading meetings.<\/p>\n

Councilman Stephen Whitburn applauded LaCava’s even-handedness. Councilman Kent Lee said the Council President would “face no less challenging times in the year ahead,” and said LaCava was the person for the job.<\/p>\n

Elo-Rivera couldn’t help ribbing his colleague, “Is it as glamorous and easy as you envisioned?”<\/p>\n

“Oh yeah,” LaCava replied.<\/p>\n

Councilwoman Vivian Moreno, who marked 15 years in public service at the meeting, thanked LaCava for his willingness to look for infrastructure funding for her district — the 8th, which includes underserved areas such as San Ysidro, Barrio Logan and Sherman Heights — and praised him for considering the needs of communities south of Interstate 8.<\/p>\n

Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert thanked LaCava for his efforts not only in reaching consensus, but ensuring everyone had a right to speak and securing the safety of the council during a time of increasing political violence.<\/p>\n

Councilman Raul Campillo said LaCava’s professionalism and ability to docket things he may not agree with in a timely and open manner made him an excellent candidate to continue in the role.<\/p>\n

LaCava’s Council District 1 includes La Jolla, University City, Torrey Pines, Carmel Valley and Pacific Highlands Ranch.<\/p>\n

The San Diego City Council, like all local government bodies in California, is officially nonpartisan, but all nine members ran as Democrats.<\/p>\n

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